Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-06-21
LONDON. June %

LONDON, June 20.
London is already showing signs of being
crowded in anticipation OF tomorrow. The
throngs in the streets are more numerous
than at any time within the recollection of
the present generation In some parts of the
town the crush of sight-seers has stopped
traffic in the streets.
The Queen this morning drove from the
castle al Windsor TO the railroad station and
went TO London on special train. She drove
from the London station to Buckingham pal
ace. Crowds of people lined the entire route
in the town and displayed the greatest enthu-
siasm. Her Majesty appeared delighted at
the loyalty exhibited, and bowed and smiled
in every direction.
Decorations with banners, notices and
flags are increasing enormously, and when
done promise TO eclipse anything of the kind
ever before attempted in England. A stranger
in London today would imagine that the
whole population was out on a holiday. The
weather is beautiful.
The Prince Of Wales and his sons met the
Duke of Acosta, the Grand Duke OF SAKE
Coburg, Gotha and Prince Hohenlohe on their
arrival in London yesterday.
The streets of tie city were thronged with
people eager to see the jubilee preparations
and to catch glimpse of the foreign royal
visitors.
The German Crown Prince and his family
passed the day at Marlborough House with
the Prince of Wales. They attended SER
vices in the Chapel Royal, where most of the
jubilee guests met Jubilee services were
held throughout the kingdom yesterday.
The Marchioness of Londonderry will pre-
sent to the Queen casket containing 49,
600 signatures and f3700 in cash as jubilee
offering from the Irish women.
The leading European newspapers contain
articles reviewing Victoria's regn. The
German papers are especially warm in their
comments. The traditional friendship be-
tween the two courts and the sympathy
awakened in Germany by the Queens sincere
affection for the Prince Consort naturally
brings the festival closer to the hearts of the
Germans than to any other continental ma
ton.
The ]0lAt Jul lice gin t. QIven Victoria
from all the children Hn' grandchildren will
be a gold and silver centre piece for a table,
adorned wlh precious stones IL was exc
cut in Berlin. Ii comprises three parts
resting On Oase, in the centre Of wn.cn are
the British arms, bearing the legend "Her
children and grandchildren, TO our beloved
mother and grandmother " The middle por
ton consists of a vase adorned with arms and
| the portraits of the d0ners, 1t has solid
gold lid surmount.d by royal crown To
the right and lett respectively are u lion and
unicorn.
The police today, acting under the super
vision of the chiet iHspeetor of explosives and
other experts, made a thorough search OF
Westminster Abby as precaution against
dynamite outrages tomorrow. Every vault,
corner anu point in the editce, where 1t is
possible TO hide anything, was inspected and
overhauled. Especially powerful lamps were
used in the examination of the darker places.
| Nothing was found When the examination
was finished the Abbey WAS turned over to
the police for protection and is now occu-
1 pied and guarded by them. Every civilian
is excluded, even the workmen who have
been employed in making temporary alter
atiOns for tOmorrows event.
Two peers attempted to enter the Abbey
but we're prevented hy the police
Queen Victoria this afternoon received Mr.
! Phelps, United States minister. at Bucking-
ham palace, for the purpose vi allowing him
to present President Cieyelanis jubilee con
| gratuldtions.
Mr.. Phelps was accorded private audience
with Her Majesty. He vas atti-ed in plair
evening dress. The Queens demeanol
towards him was most cordial. She expressed
the warmest thanks for the Presidents con
gratulations.
| The private reception of diplomats on such
| occasions is almost unprecedented. but tn,
American minister had expressed a desir,
through Lcrd Salisbury for such an audience
and the Queen reilied that it would afforC
her much pleasure to receive him privatel,
for the presentation of the Presidents mes
sage.
PIETERMARITzBURG, Nat, June 20.
Thanksgiving services were held today ir
honor of the Queens jubilee.
MADRAS, June 20.
Today was observed as a holiday in homo
of the Queens jubilee. The Governor un
veiled statute of the Bueen.
WELLINGTON. n. H., June 20.
Today was observed as holiday through
out New leland. Enthusiasm prevails every
where. The Governor held levee. Volun
} teers and public societies paraded.
LONDON, June 90
The exercises attending the celebration o
the jubilee continued in all the business cen
tres of the country. The corporation by thu
forstaling the London order of exercises will
enable their officials to be present at the ser
vices in Westminster Abbey.
The Boston address was taken to tn
Queens private apartments this evening
Her Majesty was much touched at the senti
ments contained and read the ode, which a
. printed on cream colored satin, with peculia
interest.
The Scotland Yard officials telegrsphe
instructions to Glasgow to watch the publ
buildings tonight.
The list OF titles to be conferred iu com
memoration is a large one, including fou
peers, two privy councillors, thirteen bare
nets and thirty-two knights.
The Crown Prince of Austria will be mad
knight of the garter.